Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Honours) - Water Science

University of Waterloo

Get a solid grounding in chemistry and biology and still have lots of room to explore environment related courses in ecology, aquatic ecosystems, geology, hydrology, and more. You’ll learn about climate change, groundwater flow and contamination, environmental impacts of pollution, responsible extraction of Earth resources, waste disposal, and human engineering of Earth processes.Specialize in Ecology to address ecological sustainability and biodiversity while learning about the fundamental science of life on Earth. Go the Geoscience route and focus on the interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere as well as the human activities that encompass the complex and dynamic Earth System.Or choose the Water Science specialization and investigate the unique properties of water the distribution and movement of fresh and salt water above, on, and within the Earth and the quality and quantity of water that humans depend upon to survive and thrive on this planet.Any route you choose, whether you want to gain paid work experience through co op or not, you’ll be part of one of the top four environmental sciences programs in Canada (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and graduate with the scientific knowledge, creativity, and expertise you need to create a more sustainable world.The Water Science program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to address global challenges relating to water including scarcity, quality, and management. This unique program takes an integrative approach by combining earth sciences and the physical, chemical, biological, and management aspects of water to provide students with the breadth of knowledge required to meet multidisciplinary challenges. Water science focuses on the quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of water in the environment. Possible careers: Environmental water concerns and water source management.